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Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Toyota / Save Mart 350

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Toyota / Save Mart 350

June 24, 2026
Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma, California going into the Toyota /
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Statistical Advance: Analyzing The DAYTONA 500

Statistical Advance: Analyzing The DAYTONA 500

February 11, 2026
Below is a statistical look at some of the top performers at Daytona International Speedway, in Daytona Beach, Florida going
Matt Crafton’s 2025 #88 Black Label Bacon/Menards Ford paint scheme.

Matt Crafton finishes final race of final full-time Truck Series season 13th

Matt Crafton finishes final race of final full-time Truck Series season 13th

November 1, 2025
A 13th-place finish Friday at Phoenix Raceway closed the book on a season where the 49-year-old failed to score a single
AVONDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 31: Ty Majeski, driver of the #98 Soda Sense/Curb Records Ford, drives during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on October 31, 2025 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Ty Majeski comes up one sport short in truck championship defense

Ty Majeski comes up one sport short in truck championship defense

October 31, 2025
By Dustin Albino
AVONDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 31: Corey Heim, driver of the #11 Safelite Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on October 31, 2025 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Corey Heim shakes off pressure to win NASCAR Truck Series championship

Corey Heim shakes off pressure to win NASCAR Truck Series championship

October 31, 2025
The best man won on Friday night, but it was far from a foregone conclusion
AVONDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 31: Corey Heim, driver of the #11 Safelite Toyota, and crew celebrate in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on October 31, 2025 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Corey Heim wins first NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series championship

Corey Heim wins first NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series championship

October 31, 2025
Toyota Development Driver, Corey Heim, won the 2025 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) championship after winning Friday
AVONDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 31: NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps (L) and NASCAR President, Steve O'Donnell attend the NASCAR State of the Sport press conference at Phoenix Raceway on October 31, 2025 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Steve Phelps & Steve O’Donnell – State of The Sport Press Conference

Steve Phelps & Steve O’Donnell – State of The Sport Press Conference

October 31, 2025
NASCAR Media Conference
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 03: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Ideal Door/Menards Ford, looks on during practice for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series EcoSave 250 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 03, 2025 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Matt Crafton’s final lap: a champion, a father, and a fierce competitor bids farewell

Matt Crafton’s final lap: a champion, a father, and a fierce competitor bids farewell

October 30, 2025
Matt Crafton’s most cherished photograph from an extraordinary decades-long NASCAR career captures two of his great treasures
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 16: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, talks with Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, during the drivers meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 16, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Updated Most Popular Driver Award voting

Updated Most Popular Driver Award voting

October 29, 2025
Voting remains open for the National Motorsports Press Association’s 2025 Most Popular Driver Award, and the opportunity
AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 08: A detail view of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Championship trophy onstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway on November 08, 2024 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series News & Notes – Championship Weekend at Phoenix Raceway

NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series News & Notes – Championship Weekend at Phoenix Raceway

October 29, 2025
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 17: Giovanni Ruggiero, driver of the #17 First Auto Group Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Love's RV Stop 225 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 17, 2025 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Gio Ruggiero plays spoiler at Talladega; captures career first win

Gio Ruggiero plays spoiler at Talladega; captures career first win

October 17, 2025
Rookie Gio Ruggiero capped a typically dramatic afternoon of racing on the Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway high banks with
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 16: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, talks with Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, during the drivers meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 16, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

NMPA Most Popular Driver voting top 10 revealed for all three national touring series

NMPA Most Popular Driver voting top 10 revealed for all three national touring series

October 15, 2025
Voting remains open for the National Motorsports Press Association’s 2025 Most Popular Driver Award, and the opportunity
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NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series News & Notes – New Hampshire Motor Speedway

NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series News & Notes – New Hampshire Motor Speedway

September 17, 2025
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series
BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 11: Layne Riggs, driver of the #34 Love's RV STOP Ford, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series UNOH 200 presented by Ohio Logistics at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 11, 2025 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Layne Riggs rallies to win NASCAR Truck race at Bristol, advances in Playoffs

Layne Riggs rallies to win NASCAR Truck race at Bristol, advances in Playoffs

September 11, 2025
Layne Riggs recovered from a first-lap spin at Bristol Motor Speedway and rallied to win Thursday night’s UNOH 250 Presented
HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA - MARCH 21: Corey Heim, driver of the #11 Safelite Toyota, exits his car during qualifying for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Baptist Health 200 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on March 21, 2025 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Playoff Media Day Notebook

NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Playoff Media Day Notebook

August 19, 2025
Heim is focused on a Truck Series title